Sunday, December 21, 2003

poking my head above ground again...

Happy Solstice, everyone! We're in the dark of the year, but, from here out, each day will be a bit longer.

Well, all is not lost despite my moans of gloom and doom. I did OK this weekend, probably didn't lose any, but that's fine. I had to work both days this weekend (12 yesterday, 8 today), each time I took in with me a protein shake and extra turkey and cheese. Yesterday, I finished the white chocolate in my desk (left over from the holiday dinner at work), but if it hadn't been there, I would not have eaten it. It was more the "arm's length threat" than anything else.

I'm back to my chef salad and tuna salad routine (went shopping on my way home from work tonight). Even in my work chaos, I am really trying to stick to my salads - I have found one thing, once I start the wrong carbs the day is more challenging, but now I know that. I found a coconut bar that has only one carb gram, and while more expensive, it is really tasty. I'm buying a large box to keep on hand in case of weakness - and I'll definitely take some with me on vacation in February, so if I do have an urge to munch, it'll be something not too fattening.

Thanks for the support here - I do really think it helps. Posting helps me focus again (and these are tough times). Used to be I liked Fridays because it meant the weekend, now I am starting to dislike Fridays because it means the weekend - and I'm the one in the office (although each day I had one of the consultants with me).

Best wishes to all...